HMA Staff Available for Reunion Classes

Community of Christ Health Ministries Association (HMA) staff are available to provide health education classes at 2009 reunions. HMA seeks to help people increase their knowledge and encourage them in their efforts to take charge of their health, making it part of their stewardship of wholeness. Topics are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the audience utilizing PowerPoint, videos, music, handouts, and fun hands-on activities. Possible subjects include depression, nutrition, relationships, and health issues such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and updates on numerous diet plans. Please contact the HMA office at HMA@CofChrist.org or (816) 833-1000, ext. 1262 for more information.

Possible topics for classes include

• Comparing Diet Plans- Pros and Cons

• Community Health Emergencies and the Role of the Congregation

• Mental Health: Affecting All of Us

• The Big 3: Cholesterol, Stroke, and Diabetes

• The Generosity Factor

• Think Green!

• Exercise: Do I Have to????

• Breast Cancer Awareness (with model to detect lumps)

• Pray for Health: Jesus Did in the Lord's Prayer

• Don't Super-size Me: It Might Super-size Me (food portions)

• More for your Money: Stretching the Shopping Dollar While Improving Nutritional Value

• Vitamins: Recommended Values Have Changed, Has Your Vitamin?

• Herbs and Supplements: Science or Hype

• Food Choices: Picking for the Most Nutritious Snacks

Paula Rummel reporting

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